M1W4 Vocab

Hey there, curious minds! Can you help Charlotte and Olivia fill in the blank? The term 'subsistence' refers to something that _________.

• supports life

• is unnecessary

• is luxurious

• is temporary

Answer explanation

The term 'subsistence' refers to the means of supporting life, such as food, water, and shelter. Therefore, the correct choice is 'supports life', as it directly relates to the essentials needed for survival.

Hey there! Imagine you're on a survival adventure with William, Daniel, and Ethan. What essential item would you need for sustenance?

• Food

• Clothing

• Shelter

• Transportation

Answer explanation

In a survival situation, food is essential for sustenance and energy. While clothing, shelter, and transportation are important, without food, survival becomes impossible.

Hey there, curious minds! Can you help Benjamin and Maya solve this mystery? Fill in the blank: The term 'semi-subterranean' means ________.

• Halfway or part way underground

• Completely above ground

• Deeply buried underground

• Floating in the air

Answer explanation

The term 'semi-subterranean' literally means 'halfway underground.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'Halfway or part way underground,' as it describes something that is partially below the surface.

Hey there, word wizards! James and Hannah are in a vocabulary duel. Can you help them out? Fill in the blank: To 'elaborate' means ________.

• To add details; to explain more

• To simplify

• To ignore

• To summarize

Answer explanation

To 'elaborate' means to add details or explain more about a topic. This is why the correct choice is 'To add details; to explain more', as it directly reflects the meaning of the word.

Hey there, history buffs! Can you help Aria fill in the blank? An _______ is a cultural history passed down by telling stories. Let's see who gets it right!

• oral tradition

• written document

• digital archive

• visual art

Answer explanation

An 'oral tradition' is indeed a cultural history passed down by telling stories, making it the correct choice. The other options, like written documents and digital archives, involve different methods of preserving history.

Ethan and Lily are working on a school project. To _______ means to work with others. What should they do?

• collaborate

• isolate

• compete

• dominate

Answer explanation

To collaborate means to work with others, which is exactly what Ethan and Lily should do for their school project. The other options, such as isolate, compete, and dominate, do not imply working together.

Hey Benjamin, can you fill in the blank? 'Descendants' are those related to a person, group, or animal who lived in the ______. Let's see if you can get it right!

• past

• future

• present

• imagination

Answer explanation

'Descendants' refer to those who come after a person, group, or animal, meaning they are related to someone from the past. Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank is 'past'.

Imagine you're at a feast with Hannah, Ava, and Scarlett. To 'devour' means to eat in a ______ way. How would you describe their eating style?

• ravenous

• slow

• careful

• polite

Answer explanation

To 'devour' means to eat in a ravenous way, indicating a fierce or intense hunger. This contrasts with slow, careful, or polite eating styles, which are more restrained.

Imagine Liam and Isla are playing a game. Liam says, 'If I deprive you of your favorite toy, what am I doing?' What does 'deprive' mean?

• Took away from, did not allow to have.

• Gave generously.

• Ignored completely.

• Enhanced or improved.

Answer explanation

In the context of Liam's statement, 'deprive' means to take away or not allow someone to have something. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Took away from, did not allow to have.'

Hey there, language detectives! Samuel and Maya are on a mission to uncover the meaning of the prefix 'de-'. Can you help them figure it out?

• towards, near

• away, from

• up, higher

• together, with

Answer explanation

The prefix 'de-' typically means 'away' or 'from', indicating a removal or reversal. Therefore, the correct choice is 'away, from', as it aligns with the meaning of 'de-'. The other options do not fit this definition.